Health
Evers Tells Kaul to Drop ACA Lawsuit
Governor says people voted for this, but GOP legislators insist AG must obey their new law.
Jan 23rd, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Vos May Amend Pre-Existing Conditions Bill
Open to some changes Evers wants, but not others. Vote scheduled for today.
Jan 22nd, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
Drug Epidemic Drains County Budgets
Case worker loads soar, state funding inadequate, counties making up for shortfall.
Jan 21st, 2019 by Steven Walters
25% of Prescribed Antibiotics Are Unnecessary
So says new study. But Wisconsin’s rate of prescribing antibiotics is below national average.
Jan 21st, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Lead-Free Homes a Priority for Kowalik
But “we don’t have enough contractors,” city’s new health commissioner says.
Jan 17th, 2019 by Corrinne Hess, Wisconsin Public Radio
Republicans Back Bill on Pre-Existing Conditions
But Evers warns if protections weaker than Obamacare he will veto the legislation.
Jan 16th, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
How Aurora Makes Us Poorer
Health care giant’s market power drives up your medical costs as executives get richer.
Jan 10th, 2019 by Bruce Murphy
Evers Wants Reversal on ACA Suit
Will ask Attorney General Kaul to change state’s stance, says this won’t violate lame duck law.
Jan 10th, 2019 by Laurel White, Wisconsin Public Radio
MPS Crisis Team Helps Students With Trauma
Group of school psychologists, social workers and counselors respond when student or teacher dies.
Jan 5th, 2019 by Allison Dikanovic, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Many Wells Contaminated in SW Wisconsin
Survey finds almost half of private wells tested in the area are contaminated
Jan 4th, 2019 by Hope Kirwan, Wisconsin Public Radio
State’s Smoking Rate Hits All-Time Low
But decline is slower for African Americans and low income consumers.
Jan 2nd, 2019 by Shamane Mills, Wisconsin Public Radio
Have County Overdose Deaths Peaked?
After five-fold rise from 2013 to 2017, Milwaukee's overdose deaths may decline in 2018.
Dec 31st, 2018 by Ximena Conde, Wisconsin Public Radio
